Russell Nelson

Religious Leader

Birthday September 9, 1924

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Salt Lake City, UT

Age 100 years old

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About

American religious leader who was sworn in as the 17th prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2018. He was preceded by the leader Thomas S. Monson. Previously, he was a member of the LDS Church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for over 30 years.

Before Fame

He earned his PhD at the University of Minnesota and helped develop a heart-lung machine.

Trivia

He authored 10 different inspirational books between 1979 and 2015. He has amassed 4 honorary degrees. 

Family Life

His father Marion was a reporter for the Deseret News and his mother's name was Floss. He married nurse and educator Wendy L. Watson in 2006.

Associated With

He succeeded Thomas Monson as the LDS Church prophet.